Directive from Metropolitan Hilarion on Providing Financial Assistance to St. Herman Youth Conference

"St. Herman Conference and similar youth gatherings are a wonderful opportunity for the younger generation to better acquaint themselves with the fundamentals of their Orthodox Faith and solidify bonds of friendship with other young people in the bosom of the Mother Church. Once again in the 2017 year, we ask that you do your part to support St. Herman Conference and the spiritual well-being of our youth, via plate collection or a direction donation from the parish."

Jordanville, NY: Registration for 2017 Diocesan Pastoral Conference is Open

Online registration for the 2017 Pastoral Conference for clergy and matushkas of the Eastern American Diocese and Patriarchal Parishes in the USA has opened on the diocesan website. With the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, the conference will be held at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY this October 23-26.

With the blessing of Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America & New York, the "Prayer in the Face of Inclement Winds & Tempests at Sea" is now available in the Liturgical Resources section of the diocesan website. In light of the approaching Hurricane Irma, which threatens the communities of the Eastern American Diocese and has already caused major destruction in the Caribbean, rectors and abbots are asked to read this prayer at the divine services, and laity are asked to read it in their private prayers.

Jordanville, NY: Annual Pilgrimage to Holy Trinity Monastery will be held September 2-4

The annual pilgrimage to Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY, in honor of the feast of Venerable Job of Pochaev, will be held September 2-4. Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning will be celebrated by Bishop Jerome, while Metropolitan Jonah will celebrate Liturgy on Monday morning. This year, the PaTRAM Institute will be hosting their Conductors’ & Singers’ Workshop in conjunction with the pilgrimage. For more information or to register, please visit their registration page here.

Holy Virgin Dormition Church in McKeesport, PA will be celebrating 100 years of dedicated service to God and His Holy Church. All are cordially invited to join this glorious occasion. This year’s festivities will be held on the weekend of September 2-3, and will be highlighted with the presence of His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, and His Grace Nicholas, Bishop of Manhattan.

Los Angeles, CA: Annual Church Musicians’ Conference to be held at Holy Transfiguration Cathedral

From October 4-8, Los Angeles, CA will host the 26th Annual Russian Orthodox Church Musicians’ Conference, with the theme "Prayerful Sound in the Orthodox Church: Vocal Artistry of the Deacon, Reader, and Singer at Divine Services."

Resolution of ROCOR Synod of Bishops to hold Plate Collections to Benefit Synodal Church Music Committee

At the session of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Church Abroad, held on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, Synod members resolved to hold plate collections in all monasteries and parishes of the Russian Church Abroad on the second Sunday in September to benefit the Synodal Church Music Committee. Parishes are instructed to send the collected amount to their diocesan chanceries with the designation: "Synodal Liturgical Music Commission." Further information is available in the text of the encyclical directive, which can be viewed in PDF format here:

On Tuesday, September 12, the PaTRAM Institute Singers Choir, conducted by Maestro Peter Jermihov, will sing an original all-English Liturgy based on the Russian style, commissioned by PaTRAM Institute and composed by Kurt Sander, at St. Alexander Nevsky Diocesan Cathedral in Howell, NJ. Hierarchal Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, in the presence of the myrrh-streaming Hawaiian Iveron Icon of the Mother of God.

Jackson, NJ: Details for St. Vladimir’s Day Celebrations posted on Diocesan Website

Sunday, July 30, will mark the annual national St. Vladimir’s Day Celebrations, in honor of the Baptism of the Russian people into the Orthodox Christian Faith by St. Vladimir. In accordance with Diasporan tradition, the national celebrations in honor of St. Vladimir – the founder of Holy Russia and the first of the Russian saints ‒ will be held at St. Vladimir Memorial Churchin Jackson, NJ. The schedule of divine services, as well as information on local hotels for visitors, is now available on the diocesan website.

Bessemer, AL: Alabama Missions Conference to be held at St. John Cassian Mission

On Saturday, July 15, all four of the ROCOR Alabama mission parishes will be celebrating joint Matins and Divine Liturgy. This is the first such gathering of the missions in Alabama, all of which are relatively new additions to the Eastern American Diocese. Divine services will be held at St. John Cassian Mission in Bessemer, AL. All are invited, but help is appreciated; for more information, visit the Facebook event page here.

Jordanville, NY: Lectures in Orthodox Church History & Canon Law being offered by Deacon Andrei Psarev

Deacon Andrei Psarev, teacher at Holy Trinity Seminary in Jordanville, NY since 1995, is offering a subscription to his lectures: "History of the Russian Church Abroad," "History of the Russian Church," "Canon Law," and "History of the Byzantine Empire."

Jordanville: Summer School of Liturgical Music to hold its Annual Session

The Summer School of Liturgical Music will be holding its annual session at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY from July 9-22. The highly regarded three-year program is open to all wishing to obtain or improve their knowledge of the Russian Orthodox musical tradition.

From June 29 through July 2, the Patriarch Tikhon Russian American Musical (PaTRAM) Institute and Maestro Vladimir Gorbik, world-renowned choirmaster at the Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra Metochion in Moscow and associate professor of conducting at the Moscow Conservatory, will lead master class workshops for orthodox singers.

On Monday, April 17, Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, will celebrate the festal Divine Liturgy in St. Alexander Nevsky Diocesan Cathedral in Howell, NJ, co-served by Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan and Bishop Irinej of Eastern America (Serbian Orthodox Church).

The Eastern American Diocesan website is now offering for download the Gospel Readings in various languages for the Paschal Liturgy, as well as cue cards for clergy, including the blessing of eggs and the Artos, in English and Slavonic.

The readings and cue cards are available on the Liturgical Resources page here.

As the great feast of the Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) approaches, the rectors and abbots of the Diocese are reminded of the annual plate collection to be taken in all of our parishes and monasteries to benefit the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem. This collection should be made both during the All-Night Vigil and the Divine Liturgy, to be preceded by a few words on the asceticism of the members of our Mission under very difficult circumstances, as they preserve and protect the holy sites and relics, welcoming multitudes of pilgrims and representing our Church in the Holy Land.

New York City: Lecture on Order of Divine Services in Russian Orthodox Church to be held at Synodal Cathedral

This coming Sunday, April 2, after Divine Liturgy and a luncheon at the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City, at approx. 1:30 PM, a lecture and discussion "On the Order of Divine Services in the Russian Orthodox Church" will be delivered by Peter Fekula ‒ reader, author, and conductor of the Synodal Choir. The event (conducted in Russian) is for all those who are interested in a greater understanding of the Orthodox divine services. Simultaneous translation into English will be provided on request. Entry is free of charge.

Church Mutual, which insures ROCOR’s Eastern American Diocese, is currently accepting applications for religious scholarships. Church Mutual’s “Religious Scholars Program” is offering 50 scholarships of $5,000 each for a total of $250,000 for the 2017-18 academic year. The scholarship is for religious scholars to use toward the completion of their academic year.

Albany, NY: Third Annual Pascha Youth Choir Concert to be held Saturday, April 22

For the third year now, the Youth Choir of the St. Vladimir Youth Association will sing the Divine Liturgy and perform a Paschal concert on Bright Saturday. This year, the young singers will sing Liturgy and perform the concert on Saturday, April 22, at the Nativity of the Mother of God Church in Albany, NY.

Old Testament Lectionary & Cue Cards for Great Lent Available on Diocese Website

The Eastern American Diocesan website is now offering for download the Old Testament Lectionary for Sixth Hour and Vespers on weekdays during Great Lent, as well as cue cards for clergy, specifically the Prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian, and the verses on the Hours. Everything is available in English and Church Slavonic.

The Lectionary for the first week of Lent is available, and will be gradually completed over the course of the fast.

The readings and cue cards are available on the Liturgical Resources page here.

Resolution of ROCOR Synod of Bishops on the 100th anniversary of the revolution in Russia and the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Reunification of the Russian Church

At the session of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Church Abroad, held on Thursday, December 8, 2016, Synod members resolved to prayerfully mark the 100th anniversary of the tragic events associated with the revolution in Russia in all churches of the Russian Church Abroad (the dates of the services for the departed, as well as a special petition to be read thereat, are outlined in the text below), as well as to instruct the rectors of parishes and monasteries of the Russian Church Abroad to lift up, during the Divine Liturgy on the feast day of the Ascension of the Lord, the "Prayer for the Prosperity of the Russian Church." Further information is available in the text of the encyclical directive, which can be viewed in PDF format here:

Project Tikhvin began in 2012 with the blessing of His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York. Each year, a small group of young people travels to Russia to assist in the restoration of ancient churches and monasteries. The group visits the holy places of northern Russia in St. Petersburg, Pskov, Tikhvin, and the regions surrounding Lake Ladoga

Resolution of ROCOR Synod of Bishops to convene a Council of Bishops in Munich on June 9-15

At the session of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Church Abroad, held on Thursday, December 8, 2016, Synod members resolved to convene a Council of Bishops on June 9th of this year in Munich, to coincide with the great consecration of the Cathedral of the Holy New Martyrs & Confessors of Russia in that city. In connection with the forthcoming Council, it was likewise resolved to implement a dues schedule for all of the parishes of the Russian Church Abroad. Further information is available in the text of the encyclical directive, which can be viewed in PDF format here:

Albany, NY: Diocesan Youth Choir Weekend to be held at Nativity of the Mother of God Church

On Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th of February, the Eastern American Diocesan Youth Choir will hold a "Youth Choir Weekend" at Nativity of the Mother of God Church in Albany, NY. The weekend will consist of a repertoire rehearsal on Saturday at 11:00 AM, followed by the Choir singing both the All-Night Vigil and Divine Liturgy.

Albany, NY: Nativity of the Mother of God Church to hold Tikhvin Gala Dinner

On Friday, February 10, the parish of Nativity of the Mother of God Church in Albany, NY will host a gala dinner to raise money for "Project Tikhvin." The Project sends young Orthodox Christians to Russia for nearly a month to work on the restoration of ancient monasteries.

Schedule of Nativity "Yolka" Celebrations in Eastern American Diocesan Parishes

Many diocesan parishes hold annual "Yolka" celebrations, during which children of the local parish school prepare thematic plays, dances, song and poem recitals, and much more, as an expression of their love for the feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. EvenGrandfatherFrost (Santa) makesanappearance!

New York City: Schedule for Pilgrimage led by Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America & New York to Russia’s Holy Sites Now Available

This year, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, will lead a pilgrimage to the holy sites of Russia. Further information and a visitation schedule is available in PDF format here:

Parishes and individuals are advised that St. Innocent Press is currently offering Orthodox wall calendars for sale. The 12-page calendars include fasting information, saintscommemorated (Julian Calendar), and Scripture readings for every day of the year.

The 2017 Lenten Clergy Retreat of the Eastern American Diocese will be held at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Howell, NJ, on March 20-22, 2017. More information will be posted here soon.

Sea Cliff, NY: 2017 Pilgrimage to Holy Land being Organized

Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan will lead a pilgrimage of clergy and laity to the Holy Land on August 1-14, 2017. The pilgrimage will begin with the patronal feast of the Russian Convent in honor of St. Mary Magdalene in Gethsemane, and will be dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the episcopal consecration of the ever-memorable Metropolitan Laurus.

An Appeal from the Chancery of the Moscow Patriarchate regarding Black Sea Plane Crash

In connection with the crash of the Russian Federation Ministry of Defense airplane Tu-154, with the blessing of His Holiness KYRILL, Patriarch of Moscow & All Russia, a general panihida is to be served for the newly departed servants of God killed in the plane crash on the Black Sea in all churches of the Russian Orthodox Church on the third day after this tragedy – December 27. Further, daily commemoration of the departed at Proskomedia and Divine Liturgy must be performed until the fortieth day – February 2, 2017.

At its autumn 2016 meeting, the Board of Trustees of Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary in Jordanville, NY has resolved to open the search for the vacant position of Dean of the Seminary, and formed a Search Committee for this purpose, under the chairmanship of the Very Reverend Archimandrite Luke (Murianka), Rector of the Seminary.

Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and has been devastated by Hurricane Matthew. Close to a 1,000 have lost their lives. Members of our ROCOR Mission in Haiti have suffered, as well. While none have lost their lives, all have endured damage to their meager property and crops. Especially hard hit were our brothers in Les Cayes in the country’s south.

Washington, DC: Appeal to all Parish Rectors of Eastern American & Canadian Dioceses

Dear Fathers in Christ, On behalf of the St. Herman Local Committee, please find enclosed flyers announcing the Eastern American Diocese’s annual St. Herman Youth Conference. This year’s conference will be hosted by the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in the nation’s capital.

The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Washington, DC is sponsoring its annual pilgrimage to Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, New York, to visit the grave of the ever-memorable Brother Jose Muñoz-Cortes on October 29-30. This year marks the 34th anniversary of the miracle of the myrrh-streaming Iveron "Montreal" Icon of the Mother of God...

Stafford, VA: "The Spirit of Music in the Orthodox Parish" – Fall Retreat at St. Herman of Alaska Church

On Saturday, September 24, St. Herman of Alaska Church in Stafford, VA will host a fall retreat entitled "The Spirit of Music in the Orthodox Parish." It will be led by Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen), former primate of the Orthodox Church in America. All are invited to participate.

Online registration for the 2016 conference for clergy and matushkas of the Eastern American Diocese has opened on the diocesan website. With the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, the conference will be held at St. Mary of Egypt Church in Roswell (Atlanta), GA, this October 18-20.

Montreal, Canada: 25th Annual Church Musicians’ Conference to be held October 5-9

With the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, the Synodal Liturgical Music Commission of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, and St. Nicholas Cathedral in Montreal, QC, present the 25th Annual Russian Orthodox Church Musicians’ Conference in Montreal, Canada, October 5-9, 2016.

On Saturday, August 13, an automobile collision sent one car flying into the main church at Holy Virgin Protection Skete in Buena, NJ, causing severe damage to the front entrance to the building. Because of conflicting insurance claims, as well as a legal requirement to rebuild the entrance according to code with handicap access, the monastic community is concerned that there will not be sufficient funds for the necessary repairs.

"Sacred Images:" Icons from Holy Trinity Monastery to go on Exhibit at Herkimer County Community College

Over 50 Russian Orthodox icons and religious objects from the collection of the Foundation of Russian History and Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY will be on display at Herkimer County Community College’s Cogar Gallery. The exhibition "Sacred Images: Icons from Holy Trinity Monastery," running from August 12 to September 23...

Jordanville, NY: PaTRAM to host First Annual Young Singers’ Conference on Labor Day Weekend

The Patriarch Tikhon Russian-American Musical (PaTRAM) Institute announces its first Young Singers’ Conference. It is scheduled for Labor Day Weekend, September 2-5, in Jordanville, NY. The purpose of this annual conference is to offer young Orthodox singers and musicians, ages 15-40, an opportunity to strengthen their musical skills and deepen their connection to the Orthodox Faith.

Wayne, WV: Holy Cross Monastery to Undertake Construction of Work Building

This summer, 8the brethren of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV, are undertaking the construction of a much-needed work building. This building will include a candle workshop to replace the one destroyed in the convent fire of the summer of 2013. Additionally, it will house a commercial bakery, a centralized tool room, and a meeting room..

With the blessing of Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, a pilgrimage trip will be held from October 31-November 14 to the holy sites of Italy and the island of Corfu. During the trip, pilgrims will visit Christian holy sites on the Greek island of Corfu (including the incorrupt relics of the Holy Hierarch Spyridon of Trimythous)...

Woodbourne, NY: Camp NORR’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations to be held July 15-17

The Association of Russian Explorers Outside of Russia (NORR) is officially inviting all alumni and their families to take part in the camp’s 50th anniversary celebrations, which will be held from Friday evening the 15th to Sunday the 17th of July.

Registration for St. Seraphim Camp in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Eastern Pennsylvania has begun and is now available on line at the camp website. St. Seraphim Camp provides an Orthodox environment for children beginning with the third grade and through high school. Days are filled with exciting adventures, such as river tubing, swimming, hiking, bonfires, sports competitions, arts and crafts, and archery.

Jordanville, NY: Summer School of Liturgical Music at Holy Trinity Seminary to hold Sessions July 10-23

The Summer School of Liturgical Music at Holy Trinity Seminary was founded in 1992 with the blessing of the Rector of the Seminary, the late Metropolitan Laurus. SSLM was originally established as part of a broader effort by the Synodal Liturgical Music Advisory Board of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia...

The first benevolent Russian Ball will be held on November 11 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Miami Beach, FL. The Russian Autumn Ball is being organized by two missionary-educational organizations – the Prince Vladimir Youth Association and the Patriarch Tikhon Russian-American Music (PaTRAM) Institute...

Dear friends, By the grace of God and in spite of the manifold temptations and obstacles engendered by the modern world and its prince, the Hermitage of the Holy Cross in Wayne, WV has continued to grow steadily in numbers throughout the past year.

From May 26 to June 11, a regularly scheduled pilgrimage of parishioners from the Canadian Diocese will visit the Holy Land. The pilgrimage group will be led by Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal & Canada. The pilgrimage will conclude on the feast day of the Ascension of the Lord, the patronal feast of Holy Ascension Convent on the Mount of Olives.

Howell, NJ: Diocesan Center to host Day in Memory of Archbishop Averky (Taushev) on 40th Anniversary of Repose

Wednesday, April 13, will mark the 40th anniversary of the repose of Archbishop Averky (Taushev) of Syracuse & Holy Trinity, a distinguished vicar of the Eastern American Diocese. This year, the anniversary of his repose will be commemorated at the Diocesan Center.

Online registration for the 2016 Lenten Retreat for clergy and matushkas of the Eastern American Diocese and Patriarchal Parishes in the USA has opened on the diocesan website. With the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, the retreat will be held at the Diocesan Center at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral...

Registration is open for the Annual Youth Singers’ conferences presented by the Patriarch Tikhon Russian-American Music (PaTRAM) Institute. The conferences will be held on Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30, in St. Tikhon’s Monastery in South Canaan, PA, and on Labor Day weekend, September 3-5, at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY...

New York: Metropolitan Hilarion to lead Pilgrimage to Holy Places in Russia

A pilgrimage to holy places in Russia is being organized from July 20 to August 6, 2016. The group will be led by His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad.

Visitation Schedule of the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God through Georgia, Alabama & Mississippi and Carolinas & Tennessee Deaneries

With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, the wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God of the Sign, will tour the Georgia, Alabama & Mississippi and the Carolinas & Tennessee Deaneries of the Eastern American Diocese from February 6th to 28th.

New York City: Benevolent Winter Concert to be held at Synodal Cathedral

On Sunday, January 3, a Winter Musical Concert will be held at 2:00 PM the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City. The concert, organized by the Prince Vladimir Youth Association, will be under the musical direction of Adrian P. Fekula.

New York City: Primates of Russian Church Abroad to be prayerfully commemorated on Eve of Kursk Root Icon’s Feast Day

To mark the 50th anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Anastassy (Gribanovsky) and the 30th anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky), both of blessed memory, a panihida will be served in the Synodal Cathedral of Sign in New York City on December 9...

This year, on Tuesday, December 1, the Fund for Assistance to the Russian Church Outside of Russia is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving, for the second year in a row. #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in the U.S.)...

With the blessing of Their Eminences Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, and Gabriel, Archbishop of Montreal & Canada, the annual Saint Herman Youth Conference will be hosted by the Nativity of the Mother of God Church in Albany, NY. The conference will commence on the evening of Tuesday, December 22nd and conclude on the morning of Saturday, December 26th.

The Novo-Diveevo Restoration Committee is hosting a fundraising BBQ at Otrada Russian Cultural Center on Sunday, October 4 at 12:00 PM. The Committee has been working on renovating the Novo-Diveevo Reception Hall that had its official re-opening this past June.

New York City: Synod to host Evening in Memory of Priest Daniel Sysoev

On Sunday, November 8, after the Divine Liturgy and luncheon at the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City, a memorial evening will be held to honor the memory of Priest Daniel Sysoev, on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of his martyric death.

Online registration for the 2015 Diocesan Assembly of Eastern American Diocesan clergy and lay delegates is now available on the diocesan website. With the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, the Assembly will be held at St. Alexander Nevsky Diocesan Cathedral in Howell, NJ, this October 26-28.

August 31, 2015 Jordanville, NY: 10th Anniversary of Repose of Bishop Alexander (Mileant) to be held on September 12

Saturday, September 12 will mark the 10th anniversary of the blessed repose of Bishop Alexander (Mileant), former Bishop of Buenos Aires & South America. A panihida will be served at his grave at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY at 11:00 AM.

The Synodal Liturgical Music Commission is pleased to announce that the XXIV Church Music Conference will convene this October 7-11 at St. Andrew Stratelates Church in St. Petersburg, FL. This year’s theme will be "From Generation to Generation: The Development & Strengthening of Musical Tradition in Your Church Choir"...

Chicago, IL: Pastoral School of Mid-American Diocese now Accepting Applications for Fall Semester

The Pastoral School of the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America is now accepting applications for the coming fall semester. In addition, scholarship applications are also being accepted for two separate scholarship tracks: Need-Based Scholarships and Academic Scholarships.

Jackson, NJ: Celebrations in Honor of 1000th Anniversary of Repose of Prince Vladimir to take place at St. Vladimir Memorial Church

With the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, the annual St. Vladimir’s Day Celebrations will be held in St. Vladimir Memorial Church to the Millennium of the Baptism of Rus’ in Jackson, NJ on July 23-28

On July 9-11, St. Xenia’s Church in Methuen, MA is organizing a Vacation Church School for approximately 35 children. The summer school has been taking place for over five years and is a continuation of the Sunday school which recently concluded the school year with 46 students ranging from 4-18 years of age.

On Saturday, June 27, Holy Virgin Intercession & St. Sergius Church in Glen Cove, NY will host a one-day Orthodox women’s conference, titled "Living and Thinking Orthodoxy, Yesterday and Today." The conference will begin at 9:30 AM and conclude at 4:30 PM.

On Friday the 9th and Saturday the 10th of October, Holy Trinity Seminary in Jordanville, NY will hold an academic symposium "Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow (1865-1925): His Life and Times." The symposium celebrates the 150th anniversary since the birth and the 90th anniversary since the repose of the Holy Hierarch Tikhon (Bellavin)...

From July 28 to August 1, with the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, Joy of All Who Sorrow parish in Atlanta, GA will be holding an Orthodox youth camp at Glorious Ascension Monastery in Resaca. The camp is geared toward children school-aged and older.

Moscow: PaTRAM invites Singers to Sing with One of Russia’s Premier Choirs

For the first time ever, PaTRAM is holding its first Master Class in Moscow. From September 2-6 (travel on September 1st and 7th), the Moscow "Podvorye" (Metochion) Choir of the Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra is opening its doors to welcome an exclusive tour and invites singers, both male and female, to join the renown Podvorye Choir...

With the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, the parish of St. Nicholas in Palm Coast, FL is organizing a pilgrimage to Italy from October 3-16. During the trip, pilgrims will visit Christian holy sites in Rome, Amalfi, Bari, Salerno, Pescara, Ravenna, Venice, Florence, and other Italian cities.

His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern American & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, will lead a pilgrimage to the holy places of Asia Minor from November 1-16, 2015. During this two week trip, the pilgrims will explore the former imperial city of Constantinople...

The publishing work of Holy Trinity Monastery is expanding into the academic field with the creation of a new imprint. Under the editorship of Dr. Vitaly Permiakov, Holy Trinity Seminary Press will publish studies relating to the theology, history, and liturgy of the Orthodox Church.

Arkhangelsk: Volunteers in Mission to visit St. Artemy of Verkola Monastery this Summer

With the blessing of Their Eminences, Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America & New York, and Metropolitan Daniel of Arkhangelsk & Kholmogory, Volunteers in Mission (VIM) is organizing a trip for the month of June 2015.

On Bright Friday, April 17, a Paschal Concert will be held at St. Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson, NJ. The event is being organized by the Prince Vladimir Youth Association, and is dedicated to the 1000th anniversary of the repose of the Holy Great Prince, Equal-of-the-Apostles.

We are happy to inform the clergy and faithful of the Eastern American Diocese that the Diocesan Office (as well as the Media Office) has officially completed its move to the new Diocesan Center at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

Arkhangelsk: Volunteers in Mission to visit St. Artemy of Verkola Monastery this Summer

With the blessing of Their Eminences, Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America & New York, and Metropolitan Daniel of Arkhangelsk & Kholmogory, Volunteers in Mission (VIM) is organizing a trip for the month of June 2015.

Online registration for the 2015 Lenten Retreat for clergy and matushkas of the Eastern American Diocese has opened on the diocesan website. With the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, the retreat will be held at the Diocesan Center at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral...

Jordanville: First Annual Alumni Gathering to be held at Holy Trinity Seminary on Feast of Three Hierarchs

Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary in Jordanville, NY cordially invites the alumni of the seminary to join the seminary and monastery community in the celebration of the school’s patronal feast day – the feast of Three Holy Hierarchs and Ecumenical Teachers...

With the blessing of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Church Abroad, His Grace, Eastern American Diocesan vicar Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan, will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land during the Paschal days leading up to the feast of the Ascension. The cost of registration is $2,750, which includes roundtrip airfare from New York, room, board, transportation, and expenses.

Nanuet, NY: Benefit Luncheon to be held in Support of Remodeling Novo-Diveevo Convent’s Reception Hall

The clergy, sisterhood, and parishioners of Holy Dormition Convent "Novo-Diveevo" in Nanuet, NY have been continuing their ongoing renovation project for the monastery’s reception hall, which has been closed since the mid-1980s. The convent hopes that the hall will be used for luncheons for the faithful after Liturgy...